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• Support a confidential, established client in designing, automating, and managing scalable AWS cloud infrastructure • Focus on building robust CI/CD pipelines • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) • Enhance cloud automation and improve platform reliability across enterprise environments • Develop automation scripts using Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell • Collaborate with engineering teams to improve cloud automation, security, and operational efficiency

• Lead the modernization of enterprise applications and legacy systems. • Design, develop, and modernize .NET applications. • Migrate legacy platforms to modern architectures. • Build scalable, cloud-native solutions. • Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices-based applications. • Design and integrate solutions with SQL Server and other relational databases. • Optimize application performance through code refactoring and architectural improvements.

• Design and implement security best practices for application modernization and cloud migration initiatives. • Secure ASP.NET Core applications using modern authentication and authorization frameworks. • Configure and manage AWS security services, including IAM, Secrets Manager, Parameter Store, KMS, WAF, GuardDuty, and CloudTrail. • Implement security logging, monitoring, and observability using CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, and structured logging. • Manage secrets, encryption, and least-privilege access controls across cloud environments. • Conduct security reviews for application and database modernization projects. • Ensure the protection of PHI/PII data through secure cloud architecture and security best practices. • Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and project teams to ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.

• Lead Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives • Manage multiple concurrent workstreams while ensuring timely project delivery • Track Agile metrics, including sprint velocity, burndown, and delivery progress • Manage backlogs, dependencies, and blocker resolution • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution • Prepare delivery reports and communicate project status to stakeholders • Support migration, modernization, and cloud transformation initiatives • Utilize Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile tools to manage project delivery

• Develop, maintain, and optimize database objects using Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, and PostgreSQL. • Convert and remediate SQL Server database code for PostgreSQL compatibility. • Develop and maintain stored procedures, functions, triggers, and views. • Perform functional, integration, and performance testing of migrated database objects. • Analyze and remediate T-SQL to PostgreSQL syntax differences and compatibility issues. • Review and address findings from AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT) assessment reports. • Validate migrated data and support database migration testing activities. • Collaborate with development and project teams to support database modernization and migration initiatives.

• Lead database modernization and migration initiatives from SQL Server to PostgreSQL and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL. • Design, develop, and optimize database objects, including stored procedures, functions, triggers, views, and SSIS/SSRS components. • Perform schema conversion and code remediation using AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT). • Plan and execute database migrations using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS), including full-load and Change Data Capture (CDC) migration strategies. • Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and architectural improvements. • Review technical deliverables and provide guidance to database migration team members. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of database modernization initiatives. • Support database validation, testing, troubleshooting, and post-migration optimization.

• Analyze and reconcile AWS Cost & Usage Reports (CUR) to ensure billing accuracy • Monitor cloud spending and identify cost trends and optimization opportunities • Develop and maintain chargeback/showback models for cloud cost allocation • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives • Create executive dashboards and financial reports for cloud spend analysis • Manage cloud marketplace subscriptions and billing records • Collaborate with finance and engineering teams to improve cloud financial governance • Provide accurate reporting and recommendations to support business decision-making

• Develop and maintain enterprise applications using C# and .NET technologies. • Refactor embedded and inline SQL within application code to support PostgreSQL compatibility. • Modernize data access layers using ADO.NET, Entity Framework, and Dapper. • Migrate SQL Server-based applications and database integrations to PostgreSQL. • Convert T-SQL queries and database logic to PostgreSQL-compatible syntax. • Update connection strings, credentials, and database access configurations. • Perform application testing, debugging, and performance optimization throughout migration efforts. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality application modernization solutions.

• Develop and maintain applications using C#, .NET Core, and .NET 8. • Support the migration of legacy .NET Framework applications to modern .NET platforms. • Build and maintain ASP.NET Core applications using middleware, dependency injection, and configuration best practices. • Manage project dependencies using NuGet, SDK-style project files, and PackageReference. • Develop and execute automated unit, integration, and regression tests. • Review and validate code generated through AI-assisted migration and modernization tools. • Collaborate with engineering teams using Git and CI/CD pipelines to support application delivery. • Contribute to application modernization efforts while ensuring code quality, maintainability, and performance.

• Own overall engagement scope, schedule, budget, and delivery outcomes across multiple workstreams • Serve as the primary point of contact for AWS Professional Services and State of Maryland sponsors • Manage engagement governance, reporting, and executive communications • Maintain and actively manage the program risk register • Oversee change control processes and ensure alignment with approved Levels of Effort (LOE) • Coordinate cross-workstream dependencies, including database conversion and application modernization activities • Identify, escalate, and mitigate delivery risks and blockers • Drive stakeholder alignment and decision-making throughout the engagement lifecycle • Ensure delivery milestones, quality standards, and client expectations are consistently met